Selection Criteria

The application process is competitive, and space is limited. Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee acceptance.

Criteria are not listed by order of importance; all are considered as part of a holistic application review.

GPA - minimum of 2.5*, unless there are special circumstances. Students who are otherwise well qualified may be accepted on a conditional basis pending acceptable academic performance for the current term. *NOTE: The Cork - Ireland program has a minimum GPA requirement of 3.0. The Northern Ireland program has a minimum GPA requirement of 3.2. The Dublin - Ireland program has a minimum GPA requirement of 2.75. For these 3 programs only you MUST be at the minimum requirement to apply, there are no exceptions.

Quality of Study Abroad Application Essays and Resume.

Quality of Study Abroad Interview.

Letters of recommendation from the academic advisor, a faculty member, a non-faculty member, and a language instructor (if applicable).

Language proficiency - if it is a program requirement. Note the program specific brochures for details.

Preference is given to qualified seniors, qualified juniors, and qualified sophomores, in that order.

CSB/SJU students who have never been on a CSB/SJU sponsored semester program receive preference over students who have already participated in a CSB/SJU semester program. Previous short-term study abroad participation is not factored in these selection criteria.

A disciplinary violation could affect acceptance to a study abroad program.

Qualified students from CSB/SJU receive preference over students with similar qualifications from other colleges and universities.

When a program is filled to capacity, a ranked waiting list of qualified students will be kept to fill any cancellations.

A student cannot be accepted to a program if he/she has not completed the application process.